Top Things to do in Phuket
The 10 Best Things to do in Phuket, Thailand
Thailand’s largest island is an international magnet for beach lovers and serious divers, who enthusiastically submerge themselves in the Andaman Sea. Blue lagoons and salmon sunsets make for a dream-like atmosphere, and indeed, a vacation here can feel a bit surreal. Watersports are the most popular activities, though once you’ve had enough sun there’s still plenty to explore at the island’s aquariums, gardens, and Buddhist temples.
Restaurants in Phuket
1. Soi Dog Foundation
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,283 reviews
Soi Dog Foundation is S.E. Asia’s largest rescue organisation for vulnerable street dogs and stray cats. For 16 years, supported by generous donations and global volunteers, SDF has worked tirelessly to reduce animal suffering through CNVR (Catch; Neuter; Vaccinate; Return) programmes. For animals unable to be returned safely to the streets, SDF provides sanctuary, as well as local and international adoption services. Rather than a “pound”, SDF is a haven where sick and vulnerable dogs and cats receive world-class medical care, and love. SDF is working in several countries to help end the inhumane and barbaric dog meat trade. SDF is also committed to environmental sustainability and has several ongoing green initiatives. Please feel free to enquire during your tour. Guided tours available Monday-Friday at 10:00am and 13:30pm. Following the 40-minute tour, visitors are encouraged to socialise with our lovely cats and dogs.
Reviewed By timtA6918AZ - Salisbury, United Kingdom
Simply an amazing and rewarding experience - we gave five days of our time volunteering, which primarily involved walking the dogs and then hours of playful interaction. We were so sad to leave at the end, but recommend it to the many travellers who pass through Thailand.
2. Bang Tao Beach
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4.5 based on 924 reviews
Reviewed By Julie3333333 - Leeds, United Kingdom
This is a great beach if you like a nice walk on clean sand with the option of dipping in and out of the beautiful clear sea every so often. There are plenty of restaurants dotted about for refreshments if needed.
3. Freedom Beach
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4.5 based on 3,658 reviews
Reviewed By LoveNatureTraveller
Fantastic warm, clean water, one small cafe on beach, take tuk tuk instead long boat ( tuk tuk from Karon Beach to Freedom costs 400 baht, and long boat from Patong charge 1000 baht, although trip is very short. If you arrive by car/tuk tuk/motorbike, you have to walk down/up the stairs - some good, some broken, but manageable - average fitness required, down takes 20 minutes to walk, up - 25-30 mins to walk. Clean beach. Jewel in the midst of civilization. Definitely recommended!!!
4. Big Buddha Phuket
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4.5 based on 16,406 reviews
Reviewed By Trail739116
It's hard to imagine just how big it is until you actually arrive and wow we were blown away by it's presence and the views from here are simply breathtaking. It's free entry which is always a plus plenty of food and drink options and a great chance to score some souvenirs definitely needs to be on everyone's itinary if your visiting Phuket.
5. Karon View Point
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4.5 based on 2,842 reviews
Reviewed By hooman1020 - Tehran, Iran
Karon viewpoint is a majestic panoramic viewpoint and one of the most popular landscapes in the country and the most frequented viewpoint in Phuket. It's located between Nai Harn and Kata Noi beaches and is one of the top recommended viewpoints in Phuket Island. From this viewpoint you can enjoy extensive views of Kata Noi, Kata Yai and Karon beaches and it looks out directly to the Andaman sea. Karon viewpoint is 9 minutes away from Kata beach, 13 minutes away from Karon beach and some 30 minutes from Patong beach by car. The route to the viewpoint is hilly and steep, and it's not recommended for beginners to go there by rental motorbike. But if you have some experience of "motorbike riding", it would be a remarkable experience going there by a 150 cc motorbike. This place is always crowded and there's a parking lot there for cars and motorbikes. Karon Viewpoint (formerly "Kata Viewpoint") or locally ‘Khao Saam Haad’ (Three Beaches Hill) is a staple for many tours itineraries. Going to the viewpoint is highly recommended!
6. Monkey Hill
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4.5 based on 1,095 reviews
Reviewed By kellyaW5010SR - Springfield Lakes, Australia
I loved it, my wife and 4 year-old found it a bit intimidating as they are wild animals and there are signs at the bottom of the hill you have to walk unless you have a scooter. I do recommend taking food and if you're carrying a water bottle it will most likely get stolen right out of your hands. All in all, well worth the walk.
7. Sunday Walking Street Market (Lard Yai)
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4.5 based on 471 reviews
Sundays are lively affair along Phuket Town's Thalang Road, where the island's famous Walking Street (locally called Lard Yai) hosts 30+ stalls selling local fare and handicraft products.
Reviewed By trdonna - Sydney, Australia
We had a great Sunday night wander up and down sampling loads of different street food options. It had rained during the day but fined up in the late afternoon so we took the chance it would still be on and I am so glad we did! There was some great opportunities to stop and watch some street performers and when it got a bit crowded (as it got later) there were street side cafes to escape into to sit down a bit removed form the hustle and bustle whilst still able to people watch. My tip would be to go early before it gets too hectic - we went in low season and that was busy enough for me!
8. KC Slip-Fly
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4.5 based on 132 reviews
KC Kathu Connection Sport Club Bar & Restaurant is a new Pool club roughly halfway between Phuket Town and Patong. The main attraction is the ‘Slip N Fly’ double slider. This is not your usual water slide, the one where you gently slide all the way down and gently glide into the pool. Slip N Fly looks a lot more like a catapult: glide down a 30 meter long water slide and the curve at the bottom will throw you up to 6 to 10 meters in the air! It’s really impressive and rather scary! We provide a secure environment and parents can enjoy their time in the self, fun and amazing zone to take their families and enjoy the sliders. With a restaurant, a large swim up bar, a good mix of music and sound system, KC Kathu Connection is also a great place to party with friends. You can sit anywhere around on of the pools in a VIP sofas and enjoy drinks and music by the pool.
Reviewed By Hakim83990 - Courchevel, France
I spend very nice day with my friends the staff are awesome and go beyond to make your feel welcome I have great cocktails served by the 2 lovely French girls at the pool bar Enola et Arianne thé dj is awesome and we do enjoy the slip and fly and the pool thanks to all the team we will come back for sure ????????????
9. Bangla Road
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4.0 based on 20,677 reviews
Reviewed By UkTonyB
Our friends were over and there holiday was coming to an end, so we had a couple of nights in Naiyang beach which is closed to the airport, I drove into patong via patong hill, which is a very very step hill, you gotta take in all the sights it great, ping pong shows sexy time the girls dancing on the bars, great for shopping down the road, and you have jungcelyon shopping close by, me my wife and our friends enjoyed the night, it’s adult fun and not for kids
10. Jungceylon
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4.0 based on 7,171 reviews
Jungceylon may not have many of the international brands you're familiar with, but it's considered one of Phuket's best malls with a plethora of fashion, beauty, wellness, and electronic stores.
Reviewed By U1007IXpaulm - Melbourne, Australia
great shopping centre with plenty to see and do , they also have a big double story supermarket, called big C ,it is amazing very clean and plenty of variety , the upper level has everything from clothes to tv sets, the lower level is a huge supermarket and alcohol.the whole shopping complex a lot of shops and eaterys plus a movies theatre.
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